Nutcracker Sweet Pie

Tierney's Mom's Note:

This wonderful pie comes from a Celestial Seasonings tea box. I make this with all almonds and it is a great addition to a holiday table.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 1.0 pie

• 2 nutcracker sweet tea bags (Celestial Seasonings)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1⁄3; cup butter
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted nuts , chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1 refrigerated pie crust (Pillsbury)

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, steep two Nutcracker Sweet tea bags in boiling water for 4 minutes.
2. Remove and discard tea bags, and lower the heat to simmer.
3. Add chocolate and butter, stirring until melted.
4. Remove saucepan from heat; cool for 10 minutes.
5. Add sugar, salt, nuts, eggs, and mix well.
6. Pour mixture into unbaked pie shell.
7. Bake in preheated oven at 375° for 45 minutes.
8. Serve warm or cold, alone or with whipped cream.